The nurse reports a nursing colleague on the unit who is lethargic and verbally responding in a slow manner. What is this an example of?
A) Whistle-blowing
B) Collective bargaining
C) Delegating nursing care
D) Ensuring adequate staffing
Ans: A
Whistle-blowing is when the nurse reports unsafe practice environments. Impaired nurses threaten the safety of clients in the clinical setting, as does inadequate staffing. Nurses may delegate or assign tasks involved in the delivery of nursing care to individuals as long as the individual has sufficient knowledge and skill to perform the assigned task. Collective bargaining is a legal process in which representatives of organized employees negotiate with employers about work conditions.
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